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Proverbs 19:18-20
New Catholic Bible
Proverbs 19:18-20
New Catholic Bible
18 Chastise your son while there is still hope for him,
but do not allow your anger to cause his death.
19 One with a violent temper must bear the consequences;
if you spare him, you make his evil worse.[a]
20 Heed advice and accept instruction
so that your wisdom may increase in the future.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:19 If you spare him, you make his evil worse: another possible translation: “If you rescue him, you will have to do it again.”
Proverbs 19:18-20
New International Version
Proverbs 19:18-20
New International Version
18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
do not be a willing party to their death.(A)
19 A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty;
rescue them, and you will have to do it again.
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